| Urbani family has been a prestigious - and respected - | | | | brothers. For both Paolo and Bruno, their greatest |
| name in the truffle business for generations. | | | | pleasure is seeing their truffles, which are found and |
| From its inception, in 1850, under the guidance of | | | | picked in fertile woodlands thousands of miles away, |
| Carlo Urbani, the Urbani reputation for excellence has | | | | being served on tables in some of the most |
| been carefully and faithfully handed down from one | | | | prestigious restaurants in the world, or as stunning |
| generation to the next. | | | | exhibits in famous shop windows, where they entice |
| As a result, the passage of so many years has | | | | shoppers who know - and long for - the exotic taste |
| served only to strengthen the Urbani name and | | | | and pleasures of a truffle. |
| heritage, as each newer generation blends the | | | | Paolo and Bruno Urbani understand that because of |
| traditions, customs and knowledge of the previous | | | | the Urbani legend and legacy, they have become an |
| one, and adds its own unique sense of enrichment. | | | | integral part of a highly successful and fascinating |
| Thus the Urbani name maintains its esteemed | | | | world that for centuries has revolved around the |
| reputation of pre-eminence, and continues to | | | | delicate truffle. |
| represent the best in truffle sourcing and processing. | | | | By providing the world with this rarest of delicacies, |
| Today, the Urbani Group is proudly and effectively | | | | the Urbanis understand the economic contract that |
| directed by Paolo and Bruno Urbani, direct descendant | | | | exists between them and their workers, and |
| brothers of the Urbani founders. | | | | between them and their clients. These are contracts |
| Each one of these highly dedicated and trusted men | | | | that they take with the utmost seriousness and |
| serves as the primary conduit through which all Italian | | | | sense of moral obligation. They not only acknowledge |
| and foreign associates make their initial contact with | | | | the benefit of hard work; they celebrate it. |
| the Urbani Tartufi company. | | | | For this reason, Paolo Urbani received the highest sign |
| In addition, Paolo and Bruno Urbani represent the | | | | of honor - the "Cavaliere del Lavoro" - from the |
| assurance that there will be a constant supply of | | | | President of the Italian Republic. This prestigious title |
| truffles. The success of Urbani Tartufi, in great | | | | is reserved only for those special (and rare) |
| measure, has been made possible by the unique | | | | entrepreneurs who have made a huge economic |
| charisma and profound knowledge of the Urbani | | | | impact on Italy. |